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Deadly Moscow Car Bomb Tied to Ukrainian Intelligence?

12/24/2025

Summary

Story summary

On December 24, 2025, a car bomb in Moscow killed two traffic police officers and a bystander near Yeletskaya Street.
Investigators suspect the third victim was the bomber.
The attack followed the assassination of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov earlier that week.
Russian officials attribute both attacks to Ukrainian intelligence, and Ukraine has not claimed responsibility.
The Investigative Committee opened a case for attempted murder and explosives trafficking.

History

Historical Context

The assassination of Russian officials recalls the violent legacy of the 1990s, particularly the 1995 killing of Chechen leader Dzhokhar Dudayev, which escalated conflict and led to over 30,000 casualties in the Second Chechen War. The recent car bomb in Moscow, linked to Ukrainian intelligence, underscores ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine that have intensified since 2014, highlighting regional instability.

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Story summary

On December 24, 2025, a car bomb in Moscow killed two traffic police officers and a bystander near Yeletskaya Street.
Investigators suspect the third victim was the bomber.
The attack followed the assassination of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov earlier that week.
Russian officials attribute both attacks to Ukrainian intelligence, and Ukraine has not claimed responsibility.
The Investigative Committee opened a case for attempted murder and explosives trafficking.

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